Repair of facial soft tissues for improvement of facial contour / 中华医学美学美容杂志
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
;
(6): 25-27, 2009.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-381265
ABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the plastic surgery of facial soft tissue for improvement of facial contour. Methods Botulinum toxin type A was injected into hypertrophied masseter to make it atrophy and attenuation; meanwhile, buccal fat lining was partly resected by intra-oral approach. Buc-cal liposuction was performed if necessary. Results 36 cases got satisfactory face thinning results af-ter treatment. The facial contour of all patients was markedly improved. Following up for 6 - 12 months showed that the effect was stable. Conclusion Plastic repair of facial soft tissue for improve-ment of facial contour is a simple approach, with mild injury, quick recovery, safe and effective.
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Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
Year:
2009
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